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lock in

[lok-in] / ˈlɒkˌɪn /
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And a man of 70 could today lock in a lofty payout rate of 9.3%, also the highest in about a generation, and vastly higher than he could have gotten just last fall.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Those looking to lock in safe assets could buy Treasury bonds that yield over 4%, which is higher than inflation.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Along with this, Rollins celebrated Trump for “urging” fertilizer companies to prioritize American buyers and allow farmers to lock in fertilizer prices through 2028.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Alaska chose its 1.4 million parcels that will help lock in plans for its proposed Ambler mining district and liquid natural gas projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The lock in the door begins to turn.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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